It’s something almost every evangelical who takes their faith seriously wrestles with. When we're in a social setting, particularly one in which we're surrounded by nonbelievers, what’s an allowable amount of flexibility for humor to form healthy relationships and what crosses the line of fidelity to Christ before all others? At what point should a... Continue Reading →
Be the Salt of Your Square
Here is another recent church bulletin entry that I wrote, it was written prior the Corona spread, but certainly is highly relevant to our overall situation: “You are the salt of the earth.” (Matt. 5:13) Recently, I watched the Christian documentary Burma Free Rangers that tells the story of a missionary family that serves those... Continue Reading →
A Poem Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien: Exiled
Exiled Lanterns glow Songs and shows The story only grows Laughter comes Tunes and hums Tomorrow never show Feel the rush Take it in Enjoy another spin Dream again Dream again Just never hush It’s when we stop It’s when we reach the top We look around But not a sound It’s only at the... Continue Reading →
Finding Christ and Assurance at The Lord’s Table
(This semester has been as crazy as predicted, but the light is in sight! I am on my church's theological writing team and below is a short piece that was written recently for our weekly reflection in our bulletin. ) What do you think about when it’s time to take communion? Do have an internal conflict... Continue Reading →
God is Murdered
Writing in the mid-1600s the French scientist and philosopher Blaise Pascal wrote that, “There is no denying it; one must admit that there is something astonishing about Christianity. ‘It is because you were born in it,’ they will say. Far from it; I stiffen myself against it for that very reason, for fear of being... Continue Reading →
Brief Blog Update
To my faithful readers, I just wanted to let you know that my blog posts will be slowing down over the next three months and then revving back up closer to summer. I am finishing editing on my first novel and also working on a non-fiction and will then be pursuing publishing on both of... Continue Reading →